HOPPIN' JOHN

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This recipe for the classic Southern stew that you're meant to eat on New Year's Day for good luck in the coming year comes from Kathleen Boone of Atmore, Alabama.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 strip bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small onion, diced
1 large celery stalk, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and thyme; cook until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, peas, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until thickened, about 40 minutes. Stir in parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve over rice.

W Aqas
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. The dish is easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rice was fluffy, the peas were tender, and the ham added a nice saltin


Md Munna Islam
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine. The dish is easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rice was fluffy, the peas were tender, a


Joseph DeJesus
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The dish is easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rice was fluffy, the peas were tender, and the bacon added a nice smo


Lx Maya
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Southern cuisine. The dish is packed with flavor and the combination of textures is amazing. The rice is fluffy, the peas are tender, and the bacon adds a nice smokiness. I will definitely b


Badal Harijan
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I made this Hoppin' John recipe for my family for Christmas dinner and they loved it! The dish was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rice was fluffy, the peas were tender, and the


Rayhan Shipu
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This Hoppin' John recipe was a hit at my New Year's Day party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rice was fluffy, the peas were tender, and the bacon added a nice smokiness. I will definitely be making this recipe again next


Zia Gladden
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This Hoppin' John recipe was perfect! The peas were cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I loved the addition of the collard greens and okra. They added a nice crunch and bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the peas and rice. I will


that kid_chloe
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This Hoppin' John recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time. The peas were cooked perfectly and the flavor was good, but it was just a little too sweet for me. I will definitely be making this recipe again, but


Shees Baloch
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This Hoppin' John recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time. The peas were cooked perfectly and the flavor was good, but it was just a little too salty for me. I will definitely be making this recipe again, but


Kinza Rajpoot
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This Hoppin' John recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less cayenne pepper next time. The peas were cooked perfectly and the flavor was good, but it was just a little too spicy for me. I will definitely be making this recipe a


ahmed fageh
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I'm not a fan of black-eyed peas, but I really enjoyed this Hoppin' John recipe. The peas were cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I loved the addition of the collard greens and okra. They added a nice crunch and bitterness that balanced out


Shumaila Mazhar
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This Hoppin' John recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasoning next time. The peas were cooked perfectly and the flavor was good, but it just needed a little something extra. I will definitely be making this recipe again, b


sujal alam
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I'm not a fan of collard greens, but I really enjoyed this Hoppin' John recipe. The peas were cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I loved the addition of the okra. It added a nice crunch and bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the


Justin McNeil
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a must-try! It's a simple dish to make, but it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the rice, peas, bacon, and vegetables. The collard greens and okra add a nice crunch and bitterness that balances out the sweet


Esther Jokodola
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this Hoppin' John recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were amazing and the dish was really easy to make. I loved the addition of the collard greens and okra. They added a nice crunch and bitterness th


Marcus Lopez
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This Hoppin' John recipe is a keeper! It's a simple dish to make, but it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the rice, peas, bacon, and vegetables. The collard greens and okra add a nice crunch and bitterness that balances out the sweetne


Dharmendra Thakur
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I'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but I really enjoyed this Hoppin' John recipe. The peas were cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I loved the addition of the collard greens and okra. They added a nice crunch and bitterness that balanced


Muhammad Zulkifal
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This was my first time making Hoppin' John and it was a success! The dish was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rice was fluffy, the peas were tender, and the bacon added a nice


Mathew adeleke aka Akanbi
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I've made this Hoppin' John recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a simple dish to make, but it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of the collard greens and okra. They add a nice crunch and bitterness that balances out the s


Olu
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This Hoppin' John recipe was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rice was perfectly cooked and the black-eyed peas were tender and flavorful. The bacon and vegetables added a nice smoky and savory flavor. I will defini